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California has plenty of beautiful attractions and famous landmarks but the state also has a quirky side. According to California.com, "Between its strange tourist attractions and unique landmarks, California is full of surprises." To prove it, the website put together a list of the weirdest places in the state for any "bored of the ordinary."
#1 Lake Berryessa Glory Hole - Lake Berryessa, Napa
The creepy whirlpool officially named the "Morning Glory Spillway," is actually designed to prevent the body of water from overfilling but it attracts visitors from all over since it looks like the lake is getting sucked into a black hole. "The massive spillway is one of the largest of its kind and is a mesmerizing spectacle when the water is high," writes California.com.
#2 Harper's Topiary Garden - San Diego
Located on Union Street, this garden looks like it's straight from a scene out of Edward Scissorhands. Edna Harper and her husband Alex shaped their shrubs into everything from dinosaurs to Buddha.
#3 Dapper Cadaver - Sun Valley
For any horror fanatics out there, Dapper Cadaver is the go-to horror movie prop shop for filmmakers. It's open year-round and sells lifelike severed body parts and other grotesque merchandise.
#4 Bob's Crystal Cave - Yucca Valley
In a small room in the desert town of Yucca Valley, artist Bob Carr used spray foam, crystals, and other objects to create one of California's weirdest tourist attractions. "The rainbow-hued cave blooms with crystals, and the sparkling waterfall is a pot of gold," writes California.com. "With just one glance at the cave, prepare for a transcendental experience and revitalization of your soul."
#5 The Center Of The World - Felicity
This unusual landmark lets visitors enter a 21-foot-tall pink pyramid and stand on top of a metal plaque that officially marks that spot as the "Center of the World." While the designation doesn't stem from science, it's recognized as such by California's Imperial County and Franc's Institut Geographique National.